Eric POV

Once I hand Sookie my cell, I know it can't be good. Tara has never called me before tonight. Hell, I didn't know she had my number. I wasn't sure what Tara wanted but Sookie asked if I could take her home. FUCK! The first thought through my mind is that that cocksmack Bill is up to something.

Sookie tells me her Gran has had an accident. It has nothing to do with Bill, so I calm myself. I am happy that I am here when Sookie needs someone. I can take care of her; albeit, I want to take care of her in a different way.

I think of what I will need to stay the night with her and tell Sookie that we can leave as soon as I grab my overnight bag. She tells me that I don't have to stay with her in Bon Temps. I love Sookie but she's crazy to think I won't be there with her. I want to be there for her if she gets bad news. I grab my bag, throwing a tee shirt, jeans, socks and my toothbrush into it. I grab my keys and then we're out the door.

The drive to Clarice is quiet. I'm sure Sookie is thinking about her Gran. I wouldn't be surprised if Gran is okay. She's the toughest woman I know and she could probably kick my ass--not that I would ever admit to that. I am surprised Sookie doesn't comment on my driving. She thinks I drive too fast. This occasion calls for it so I put the pedal to the medal and get her to the hospital ASAP.

When we arrive at the Emergency entrance, Tara rushes out to meet us and leads us to Gran's room. Leaving Sookie alone with Gran, she grabs my hand dragging me off for coffee, and I'm sure, a lecture.

"Have you told her yet?" Lecture, like I thought.

"Yes Tara. I told her tonight in fact. Not that it's any of your business, but when you called, we were getting better acquainted." I waggle my eyebrows at her so that she catches my drift.

"Oh? Oh! Yeah, forgive me for calling you to alert my best friend that her grandmother had an accident. I called Bill but he didn't know where she was, so I figured she was with you."

"Of course, it was important for her to know about Gran, and I'm glad you called. What happened anyway?"

"She fell down the stairs. I found her on the floor when I came over tonight."

"Hmm…did she tell you what happened?" I ask as I take a sip of my coffee.

"Uh, something about losing her grip on the railing, not paying attention and she slipped." I eyed her like she knew more than what she was telling me. "What?"

"Are you sure that's it? There's nothing else?"

"No, Eric, there's nothing else. Now back you and Sookie. What did she say? Did she know?" I shrugged it off for now but I would come back to it later. Something didn't sound right about this "accident." I've never known Gran to be clumsy; especially not around the stairs.

"She said she had no idea, which I cannot and do not believe for one second. She was pissed, and wanted to know why I waited until now to say anything. I guess she doesn't remember that she stopped talking to me for those few months a couple years back." I hate to think back to those days but they are still fresh in my mind. If she would have listened to me then…

"I'm sorry Eric. You know how stubborn Sookie can be. Sometimes she doesn't listen and can't see things sitting right in front her face--like you, for instance. I think we all knew how in love with her you were and are. Even Bill can see it. Speaking of that asshole, I'm surprised he hasn't mentioned it to her before."

"He did. She didn't believe him."

"Bullheaded!" we both replied in unison. We continue to sip our coffee while waiting for Sookie.

Tara is such a good friend to Sookie and I'm glad that she has her. If she and Gran couldn't convince her of something, then no one could. Well, maybe except for Bill. My blood boils just thinking about him. And where the hell is he? Scratch that, I'm glad he's not around. Maybe Sookie will notice a pattern. He only cares about himself. She thinks I don't know that, but I do. I pay attention to details and I don't forget anything.

Sookie returns to Tara and I sitting quietly in the waiting room. I grab her into a hug, holding her tightly. I feel her lean into me. I want to take her hurt away. As soon as we get to her Gran's house that is exactly what I plan to do. We say goodbye to Tara and we head to the Stackhouse farm.

Sookie reaches across the car, grabbing my hand. She quickly jerks it away, a result of the jolt that passes through her fingertips. I laugh at her bashfulness. We get to the house and I am nervous, trying hard keep calm, and not blow a load in my pants. I get out of the car, head around to the passenger side and lead her up to the front door of the house. My hand is on the small of her back, guiding her, barely touching her. I yearn for more contact but I hold back. If I touch her now, I may rip her dress from her body and take her on the porch, not giving a damn who sees.

She surprises me when she turns to me, wrapping her arms around my torso. My self-control wavers a bit, but I tap that shit down and focus. She needs a hug. I love the feeling of warmth emanating from her soft, supple body. I know in this moment that I will do anything for this woman. I look at her reverently and she looks back at me. I slip my hand into my pocket, shutting off my phone. We enter the house, and I close the door behind us locking it, to ensure there are no disturbances.

Sookie standing so close to me just, mmm…she smells so good. I want to take her right here and now--against the door in her childhood home. One such scenario flies through my mind in a flash:

I grab her by the waist, lifting her to meet my throbbing cock. Kissing passionately, we crash against the living room wall, our bodies shivering with need. Her dress lifts, panties fall and I slam her down onto my erection, hard and fast. She takes me completely, gripping onto my neck as she adjusts her legs around my waist. She reaches behind her head scraping at the wallpaper as I pound into her, unrelentingly. My hands move up her arms, pinning them above her head. I nuzzle into her neck, nibbling, biting, sucking.

She moans my name and my cock twitches inside of her. I take her bottom lip into my mouth, sucking hard. She kisses me back, moaning into my mouth, "harder, faster…" I growl into her neck as I pound into her like she's being punished. I feel her walls clench around my cock and I know she's close to her orgasm. She comes hard, pulling my hair and I follow her shortly thereafter. I brush her hair back from her face and look deeply into her crystal blue eyes, apologizing profusely as I didn't want our first time to be so…

I shake my head to come back to the here and now. I don't know what to do with myself. Here I am, about to make love to the woman of my dreams, and I'm thinking about taking her against her grandmother's living room wall. That is not what I have planned for our first time. Maybe the second or third…

Knowing that I have this chance with Sookie, I am not going to mess it up. She seems to be deep in thought. I call out to her grabbing her attention. She asks me to 'hold that thought,' as she runs off into the kitchen. I think I hear her pick up the telephone but I'm not sure.

I let my mind drift to the ways I want to please her tonight. Twitch. She's back before too long and I see her hesitate at the entryway, but she looks relaxed. I smile and she walks over to me. I can't bear to be away from her for another second.

She is so beautiful. I want nothing more than to hold her and kiss her and never let her go. I pull her into my arms, holding her close, savoring the moment. I pick her up to carry her back to her childhood bedroom.

This is not the place I would have chosen to make love to her for the first time but, it will do. I let her down from my arms and she walks over to her bed, pulling back the sheets. Her hands are shaking. She must be nervous too.

I want to calm her so I give her a reassuring smile and beckon her to come to me. As soon as she is within reach, I pull her close to me and taste her lips. Mmm, my sweet, sweet Sookie. She is as sweet as honeysuckle and as tempting as forbidden fruit. She laughs into my mouth and I feel her shiver under my touch.

I try to calm her again by telling her that we will take it slow. I want her to be comfortable and only go as far as she wants. I am a patient man; I have waited ten years to be with her and would wait ten more if she required it of me.

I kiss her softly, lovingly, to show her how I feel. I pull away briefly for a much needed breath before attacking her mouth again. Her body calls to me and I am quick to answer. She doesn't pull back and I take that as a sign to continue. I slide my hands to her ass giving it a squeeze. They travel down to her thighs, pulling her up to my waist and closer to my burgeoning hard on. I nuzzle into her neck, licking, sucking, nibbling, devouring my delectable dessert.

Sookie moans from the friction we are creating between us. The heat and wetness from her core against my cock make me harder. She roars at me to take her right now. I have never seen this side of her before, and tell her that I like it. I walk us to the bed with Sookie attached to me like a barnacle. I lay her down, kiss her forehead and step back to undress.

I watch her watching every movement I make with hooded eyes. I want to have her on fire for me so I remove my jacket seductively. I take my time unbuttoning my shirt, teasing her by sliding my shirt off my shoulders, but not letting it fall completely. Sookie slides to the edge of the bed, pulling my shirt from me with a sexy leer.

I tell her to have a little patience. I don't want to rush this moment no matter how much I want to push her back onto the bed and fuck her till she faints. I want to make love to her, driving her crazy with each thrust, grind, stroke…My little minx threatens me with bodily harm, which I will gladly accept from her, and I offer her a smirk in reply. She wants this as much as I do.

Her eyes wash over my body as she takes me in. Her small, warm hands roam over the surface of my chest. She twists my nipples making me groan. She knows just what to do to turn me on. The moment her tongue touches my flesh I lose control. I growl at her to bite my nipple and it sends shivers through my body. I moan louder at every lick, flick and suck.

Her hands roam my flesh sending chills through to my toes. She leans back, looking me over again then drops to her knees, teasing the sensitive flesh of my stomach with her tongue. She pulls on my belt and I tremble at the thought of my cock in her hot, wet mouth.

My hands fall to her head, playing with her hair. She pulls on my hand taking one of my fingers into her mouth. She sucks and licks it mimicking what I can imagine her doing on my…"Fuck Sookie!" I almost come at the feeling of her tongue twirling around my fingertip.

I grab her hands, pulling her up to me, needing to kiss her in that moment. I want to slow things down just a bit. She kisses me back, her hand diving into my pants, stroking and squeezing my cock. I can't help but call out her name. She has no idea what she does to me.

I cannot wait any longer and reach down her lovely figure, pulling her dress off over her head. She stands before me like a goddess, ready to be worshipped. I play with the soft flesh of her chest before making my way down her body to her panties.

I tease her a little, curling my fingers around the waistband, tugging at them. She jerks into me and I growl. My mouth finds its desired target as I make my way down to her full, firm breasts taking a nipple into my mouth. Mmm… "Delicious," I can't help but tell her how good she tastes to me. I want to taste her. I need to taste her.

I lay her down on the bed and remove her panties. I tickle the inside of her thighs as I tease the flesh there. She bucks and shivers from my attentions. She is so wet for me.

"God Sookie, you are so wet. Can I taste you Sookie?" I ask, and before she can nod yes my head is between her legs ready to work her into a frenzy. I call her name to get her to look at me. I want to see the desire in her eyes as I make love to her with my mouth.

She moans as I lick her clit, sucking, nibbling, flicking it with my tongue. I hum into her mound as she pulls me closer to her. Her hand gripping my hair turns me on even more. I slide my finger into her warm, wet, center feeling how tight she is. Twitch. She comes all over my hand and I happily remove her sweet nectar with my tongue.

I turn my head, feathering kisses along her thigh, up her sides, to her breasts. Her fingers are still laced in my hair as she tugs my face to meet hers. She lunges at my bottom lip, biting it, tugging it into her mouth. I kiss her gently, pulling back slightly to look into her eyes. We remain connected as I breathe her in. She is intoxicating.

She says my name, her voice thick with lust and I know she's telling me that she is ready. I get up to get a condom and glance over at her as she watches me roll it on. I take a second to look over her beautiful, naked body. Bill is an ignorant fool, but I'm a lucky fool and I will never take Sookie for granted.

I make my way to the bed, hovering over her, staring into her eyes. I can't find any doubt there but I feel I have to ask. I need to be sure she wants this as much as I do and isn't making a decision just because of the emotional night she's had. The thought lingers in my mind how indecisive she is and if she has any reservations about us, it would kill me.

She tells me yes, she wants this, she wants me, and I rub my tip over her nub to her center, entering her. I move slowly, stretching her a little at a time, the tension enveloping me, pulling me into her. I don't want to hurt her and I know I am too big for some. Sookie takes me with a moan and a tear rolls down her cheek.

"Shit Sookie, you're so tight. Please tell me if I'm hurting you. I don't want to hurt you."

She moans lifting her legs, wrapping them around my waist, allowing me to slide into her, until I fill her completely. Twitch. I rock my hips, back and forth, circling them as I reach her pelvis. She moves under me, writhing, jerking to meet my thrusts. I groan at the feel of her around my cock--the moist, smooth, soft, pressure of her walls clenching and releasing around me, receiving me.

I groan with each hard thrust, pulling most of the way out, slamming back in with a twist of my hips. I want her to feel how much I love her with my movements. Her moans, her writhing, her grasping at my skin, driving me. I chant to myself over and over, "I love you, I love you, I love you." There's no other way I can express to her how much I want her in this moment.

She digs her nails into my ass and I move faster. She cries out, "harder, harder, oh yes, harder," and I smile down at her knowing that I am doing my job well. The friction caused by my movements and her enjoyment, feels incredible. The warmth surrounding my dick pushes me closer to release but I will not come yet. I grip her hips tighter, pulling her closer to me, not wanting her to get away. The harder I thrust the further she slides up the bed.

I have never felt this way with anyone before. I can't believe how loud she is and I match her groan for groan. The sounds of our skin slapping against one another, my grunting, her clenching, my licking, her moaning is all too much. I feel her walls grip down on my cock and I know she's close to her orgasm. I speed up a little more as she comes screaming my name. My face lined up with her breasts, I smile knowing that it's my name she screams, my name on her lips when she comes.

I slow a little to let her ride it out but I cannot contain myself much longer. With one, two, three hard, fast thrusts I come loudly shouting, "SOOKIE, oh, uh, Sookie!" I nuzzle into her neck, pulling her to me, and tell her that I love her.

"I love you so much Sookie."

"I…I love you too Eric. I'm sorry it took me so long to realize it but I do."

I gaze into her eyes hearing, seeing, and feeling her words. I am overcome with emotion. She holds me tighter, not letting me go. I stay in place keeping her warm and protected. I pull out when she needs to get up to go to the bathroom a few minutes later, and take the time to dispose of the condom.

I climb back into the bed and wait for Sookie to return to me. I grab another condom on my way back, just in case. As I hear the door creak open I hold out my arms, motioning her to come to me. She climbs into my embrace and I hold her. Feeling her body against mine, my dick twitches back to life and I want her again.

I whisper into her ear that I want her, and she turns to face me with a sly smile. I slide the condom on before pulling her onto my lap and onto my cock. Having her so close to me, our faces touching, lips pressed to one another; there is no other place I'd rather be. Her back arches and I take her breast into one hand, caressing her lower back with the other. My hand moves to her hips, holding firmly to her, guiding her movements as she rides me. Up, down, up, down…

We move slowly with one another, no fast or jerky movements. We dance together in slow, circular thrusts. I pull up onto my knees for better leverage as I feel her getting closer and my movements speed up on their own. My body knows what she needs and gives it to her.

We come together, clasping onto each other, holding on as if we would disappear or float away on the high of our orgasms. We fall back onto the bed, Sookie looking into my eyes. I brush some hair from her cheek tucking it behind her ear. She closes her eyes and smiles.

I think I hear the front door open and close. I lean over to Sookie asking her who else has a key to the house. She doesn't respond as I kiss her temple. She must have fallen asleep. I move as quietly as possible from the bed, so as not to wake her. I grab my pants and head out to the living room to see who would dare interrupt us, on this perfect night.

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Bill POV

Tara Thornton called me. What the fuck could she want? I haven't seen or heard from her since high school. I know she's one of Sookie's friends but I could care less. I'm pissed because Lorena is nowhere to be found. She won't answer my calls and she won't answer the door. I've come all this way to see her and she cannot answer the fucking door?! I knock and knock but still no answer. I call her house phone, hearing it ring through the door, the answering machine picking up. She's screening my calls now?

I do not know what has upset her but if she would only let me explain. Maybe she is upset because of how late I am. I tried to get out of my meeting with Sophie Ann and Linda as soon as I could but they were in the talking mood. Women. I leave Lorena a message telling her that I am sorry and will make it up to her. I hope she listens.

I turn back to my car as my phone rings, I anxiously answer it.

"Lorena! Why didn't you--"

"Bill, you fucking asshole this is not Lorena, its Tara. I'm looking for Sookie. Who the fuck is Lorena anyway?"

"Tara, I don't have time for your bullshit. Tell me what you want or hang up."

"Gran had an accident and she's in the hospital. I tried calling Sookie but she didn't answer her phone. Isn't she with you?"

"Thank you Tara darling." I hang up the phone with a click and hop in my car, speeding off to Bon Temps. If I know Sookie that's where she will be once she leaves the hospital.

I park my car over at my family home and walk the short distance through the cemetery to wait for her. Since my evening with Lorena has been ruined, I might as well put my girlfriend to good use.

About three hours later a red Corvette pulls into the driveway. Northman! I see him exit the car, walking over to the passenger side. Sookie emerges and he walks her to the door. What I see next surprises me. She turns to him and practically throws herself into his arms. They go into the house and he closes the door behind him. What the fuck?!

A minute later my phone vibrates in my pocket. I am seething and let it go to voicemail. Whoever it is will leave a message if it's important. I walk around to the side of the house, peering into the living room window. Northman has his hands all over Sookie, kissing her. I am so pissed I want to kill him. If he thinks I will sit back and let him take what's mine, he has another thing coming.

I pull my phone from my pocket to call in reinforcements when I see that I have a missed call from Sookie. Shit, I should have answered. I check my voicemail as I see them walk back towards Sookie's bedroom. That can mean only one thing.

"Bill this is Sookie. I hate to do this over the phone but as you're never available to me I have no other choice. I realized today that I don't like the way you've been treating me and I don't have to put up with it, so we're done. I'm not in love with you anymore. Maybe I haven't been for a while now but I wanted to make things work with you. Why? I don't know. You're never around when I need you and you push me off on Eric every chance you get. This time you pushed hard enough. Don't call me, don't email me, don't come to my apartment, nothing. I don't want to see you again. I guess…"

I don't catch the last bit nor do I need to. Ha! She thinks she can just be rid of me that easily. Not if I have anything to say about. I work my way down the house towards Sookie's bedroom. The curtains are open just a sliver but it is more than enough. She falls to her knees in front of Northman pulling his belt off. I see red and cannot think of anything other than ripping his head from his shoulders.

My phone vibrates in my pocket again. Lorena. She sounds frantic. I try to get her to calm down but she is inconsolable. I can't understand a thing she says except for "accident, fall, ran." Her words are making no sense and I lose my patience.

"Lorena I will be there as soon as I can okay? Just calm the fuck down and I'll see you soon." I hang up with her and think about my next move. Northman…

A/N: So my wonderful readers, what do you think? I'm dying to know what you think is going on with Lorena. Thanks again to my lovie hearttorn, my second set of eyes. Just so you know, I had an idea and wrote a one shot. I'm editing now and should have it posted soon. Not sure what I'm calling it yet but please take the time out to give a once over and let me know what you think of it. If you like it enough I may continue it. Okay, go ahead and press that button and review, review, review.